Friday, March 22, 2013

Baked Chicken Parmesan



An Italian classic, lightened up. Baking the cutlet as opposed to frying really lightens this dish up while remaining moist and full of flavor. Serve this over pasta or with a large salad to keep it on the lighter side.


This recipe is from the archives which first made it's appearance back in 2009. I decided to update the photo because my photo skills were lacking back then.

We all love this dish in my home, it's perfect for a weeknight yet good enough to serve to company. This is also how I bake my chicken cutlets if you want it without the cheese and sauce. Kid friendly and delicious, make this tonight!!



An Italian classic, lightened up. Baking the cutlet as opposed to frying really lightens this dish up while remaining moist and full of flavor. Serve this over pasta or with a large salad to keep it on the lighter side.


This recipe is from the archives which first made it's appearance back in 2009. I decided to update the photo because my photo skills were lacking back then.

We all love this dish in my home, it's perfect for a weeknight yet good enough to serve to company. This is also how I bake my chicken cutlets if you want it without the cheese and sauce. Kid friendly and delicious, make this tonight!!


Baked Chicken Parmesan
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 8  Serving Size: 1 piece • Old Points: 5 pts • Points+: 6 pts 
Calories: 251 • Fat: 9.5 g • Protein: 31.5 g • Carb: 14 g • Fiber: 1.5 g • Sugar: 0
Cholestr: 14 mg 

Ingredients:  

  • 4 (about 8 oz each) chicken breast, fat trimmed, sliced in half to make 8
  • 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (I used whole wheat)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted (or olive oil)
  • 3/4 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese (I used Polly-o)
  • 1 cup marinara or Filetto di Pomodoro
  • cooking spray

Directions: 
    Preheat oven to 450°. Spray a large baking sheet lightly with spray.

    Combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a bowl. Melt the butter in another bowl. Lightly brush the butter onto the chicken, then dip into breadcrumb mixture. Place on baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken. 


    Lightly spray a little more oil on top and bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Turn chicken over, bake another 5 minutes.  



    Remove from oven, spoon 1 tbsp sauce over each piece of chicken and top each with 1 1/2 tbsp of shredded mozzarella cheese. 


    Bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted.
    Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
    Servings: 8  Serving Size: 1 piece • Old Points: 5 pts • Points+: 6 pts 
    Calories: 251 • Fat: 9.5 g • Protein: 31.5 g • Carb: 14 g • Fiber: 1.5 g • Sugar: 0
    Cholestr: 14 mg 

    Ingredients:  

    • 4 (about 8 oz each) chicken breast, fat trimmed, sliced in half to make 8
    • 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (I used whole wheat)
    • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 2 tbsp butter, melted (or olive oil)
    • 3/4 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese (I used Polly-o)
    • 1 cup marinara or Filetto di Pomodoro
    • cooking spray

    Directions: 
      Preheat oven to 450°. Spray a large baking sheet lightly with spray.

      Combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a bowl. Melt the butter in another bowl. Lightly brush the butter onto the chicken, then dip into breadcrumb mixture. Place on baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken. 


      Lightly spray a little more oil on top and bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Turn chicken over, bake another 5 minutes.  



      Remove from oven, spoon 1 tbsp sauce over each piece of chicken and top each with 1 1/2 tbsp of shredded mozzarella cheese. 


      Bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted.

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